Popular mental health apps
The list below includes many of the most popular mental health apps used across the country.
Breath 2 Relax
Free
Teaches diaphragmatic breathing and gives information on the impact of stress
Calm
Free to download, to use full range of services over time requires subscription at different prices
A popular app that can assist with improving sleep and lowering stress and anxiety. Has many features, though to fully use the app you will need to purchase a subscription that can be somewhat costly.
Headspace
Free to download, to use full range of services over time requires subscription at different prices
Another popular app that can help with improving sleep and lowering stress. Extended use will require a subscription.
Mindshift
Free
Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist you with worry, panic, perfectionism, social anxiety, and phobias.
PTSD Coach
Free
Provides education about PTSD, a self-assessment for PTSD, tools to assist with PTSD and more.
SAM
(Self-help for Anxiety Management)
Free
Offers a variety of self-help strategies to help manage anxiety
Sanvello
Free to download, usually has a subscription fee but premium access is free during the COVID-19 crisis
Provides self help and support for stress, anxiety and, depression
Sleep Time
Free to download, additional features for subscription ($9.99 month, $29.99 year)
Can be used as an alarm clock and assess the quality of your sleep
Virtual Hope Box
Free
The app shows the user tools to help with coping, relaxation, distraction and positive thinking.
